Problem of Initialization of MXI-3 card

[Breizh]

Hello,

I try to initialize my PXI-1002 chassis, with a PCI-MXI-3 in my computer. But it doesn't work.

My configuration :
-PXI-1002 Chassis
-NI PXI MXI-3 8330 and NI PCI MXI-3 8330
-Win 2000 Pro
-Dell GX260
-MXI-3 Soft ver 1.1 (I also tried with the ver 1.15)
-PXI Chassis Initialization 1.0
-NI MAX 3.01

My procedure of installation :
-1 Installation of NI MAX
-2 Installation of MXI-3 Soft ver 1.1 (and reset of computer)
-3 Installation of NI PCI MXI-3 8330 linked to NI PXI MXI-3 8330 in the PXI-1002 Chassis
-4 Turn on PXI Chassis
-5 Turn on Computer
-6 Dialog Box :" A MXI 3 was not detected in your system. Please verify power and link status..."

The LED (Power and Link) of PXI and PCI 8330 MXI 3 are good (green state).

MAX don't "see" any PXI chassis.

My computer don't "see" the PCI 8330 MXI 3 card. That's why I can't communicate with the chassis.

If you have any idea...

PS : I don't have another chassis or card to test my current hardware.

[Sissa]

Hello Breizh,

Apparently you did the installation correcty.
One question, wich resources do you have in your PXI chassis (DAQ board,...).
Is your version of Windows 2000 OS is out of date, if not, please update your system. I will recommend service pack 4.
Most of the time PCI-PCI brige problems are due to BIOS system.
Could you check on the DELL website if your BIOS is up to date. If not download the latest version of the BIOS.
Please let me know if theses recommandations helps you solve your problem or not.

Regards

Salissou ISSA
Applications Engineer
NI France